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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Ward Manager D4

The closing date is 13 November 2025

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Job summary

The post holder will carry twenty-four hour continuing responsibility for the management of their respective ward. They will be highly experienced in general medical nursing and possess specialist knowledge and expertise in the area of rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a quality nursing service to all patients in their care, ensuring that all resources are used to optimum effect. They will be responsible for the devising and implementation of policies and procedures for their ward, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/current resources and which will ensure the highest standards and mission of the LHB.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of staff through the observance and implementation of Health and Safety Policies and also assist them in identifying and achieving training and developmental needs through the implementation of LHB policies and procedures.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

  • Have a continuing responsibility of the management and the delivery of a 27 bedded rehabilitation/ complex discharge mixed general ward ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
  • Assist the Senior Nurse in developing systems and processes to monitor:-
    • Quality of care
    • adherence to LHB polices and procedures
    • clinical practice
  • Deputise as necessary for the Senior
  • Maximise the performance of all staff within delegated areas ensuring effective structures for the supervision and direction of work.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one team
  • We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR456-1025

Job locations

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital

Partridge Road

Llwynypia

CF40 2LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered nurse
  • Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards

Desirable

  • Masters degree or equivalent knowledge acquired from short courses

Experience

Essential

  • Management experience; Ward/Team management experience
  • Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management

Desirable

  • Experience of working within health and social service systems

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Managing people and resources effectively

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered nurse
  • Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards

Desirable

  • Masters degree or equivalent knowledge acquired from short courses

Experience

Essential

  • Management experience; Ward/Team management experience
  • Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management

Desirable

  • Experience of working within health and social service systems

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Managing people and resources effectively

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital

Partridge Road

Llwynypia

CF40 2LX


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital

Partridge Road

Llwynypia

CF40 2LX


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse YCR

Rebekah Thomas

Rebekah.thomas@wales.nhs.uk

01443430022

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR456-1025

Job locations

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital

Partridge Road

Llwynypia

CF40 2LX


Supporting documents

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